Summer Handicap 2011

September 13th 2011

On Tuesday september 13th the following trophies were presented to the winners of the 2011 Summer Handicap.

Two trophies were presented to Alan Roberts for coming first in the June & July heats.

A trophy was presented to Richard Matthews for coming in third overall place in the series.

In second overall position in the series was Neil Stretton who received a trophy and a cash prize.

Joint first place went to Richard Hands and Clive Howseman. A trophy and a cash prize was presented to Clive Howseman, but Richard was not present at the presentation.

The annual shield was also presented to Clive, which he will keep for 6 months, and Richard Hands will keep for the remaining 6 months.

The following members also qualified for a trophy, but as they were not present on the 13th of September, they will be given their well-earned trophies at the earliest opportunity.  

May heat winner & joint series winner Richard Hands, September winner Martin Gwillam, Fastest lap time Craig Watters.

September 1st 2011

Tuesday August 30th was the evening of the final race in the 2011 summer Handicap. At 7-00 prompt, Martin Gwillam set off under a dark overcast sky to tackle the 5.25 mile course. A further 4 members followed at varying intervals, depending on their individual handicap times. First to arrive back at the School was Martin Gwillam, followed by Craig Watters in 2nd place, and Neil Stretton in third. Fourth position went to Richard Matthews, with last years winner Richard Hands taking 5th and final place. A quick calculation by our Chairman & race organiser Rex, gave us the overall results, collated from the best 3 individual finishing times taken from the possible  4 events.

In first place we have joint winners, Richard Hands, and Clive Howseman, with Neil Stretton in 2nd, and Richard Matthews taking Bronze. Fastest time over the course went to Craig Watters.

Well done to all the winners, and thanks to all who took part in the races. A special thanks to Rex Tomlinson, for organising the handicap series, and working out the handicap times, so that everyone as a fair chance of winning.

Due to the community side of the School closing soon, the Pacers will be meeting at Walsall Wood Football club from September 20th 2011. A new handicap route will be sourced for the 2012 (olympic year) season, starting from the new venue. 

 

June 10th 2011

Eight members ran the new handicap course on Tuesday June 7th 2011. Starting from the usual spot, the 5.1 mile race took in the Coppice Side Industrial Estate, before following the Wyrley and Essington Canal back to the A5 and the School. First home was Alan Roberts, closely followed by Clive Howseman, and Geoff Farmer. Fourth finisher was Steve Green, and fifth place went to Richard Hands. Ian Wood took 6th position, and Mark Chapman was 7th. Last but not least was Martin Gwillam. The next race is scheduled for July 5th 2011