Presentation Evening 2023
The annual presentation evening is usually held in October. In 2023 it was held on Saturday October 21, at Aston Wood Golf Club. Official photos from this event, with thanks to Nic Baker, can be viewed here.
Historical records of trophy winners can be found here.
Trophy winners for 2022-23 are shown below:
Historical records of trophy winners can be found here.
Trophy winners for 2022-23 are shown below:
Paul Sebastian Cup and Claire Heaven Trophy
'Members of the Year' are chosen by a vote of the members at the Annual General Meeting. Starting in 2022 the Paul Sebastian Cup has been awarded to the male winner and the Claire Heaven trophy to the female winner.
2022-23 winners: Paul Sebastian Cup: Liam Harrold and Claire Heaven Trophy: Lucy Baker.
Liam's nomination focused on his commitment to the cross-country and road relay teams, in difficult circumstances, more than once turning out after a sleepless night sitting with his daughter in a hospital. The nomination stated: "He’s a fast runner because he works has socks off, in the tiny pockets of time he finds. He never shares his achievements, never talks about coming first or PB’s. He just goes out and does it".
Lucy was chosen because of her work with the popular and successful 5k improvement group, developing and trialling the new club app and organising the women's relay teams.
2022-23 winners: Paul Sebastian Cup: Liam Harrold and Claire Heaven Trophy: Lucy Baker.
Liam's nomination focused on his commitment to the cross-country and road relay teams, in difficult circumstances, more than once turning out after a sleepless night sitting with his daughter in a hospital. The nomination stated: "He’s a fast runner because he works has socks off, in the tiny pockets of time he finds. He never shares his achievements, never talks about coming first or PB’s. He just goes out and does it".
Lucy was chosen because of her work with the popular and successful 5k improvement group, developing and trialling the new club app and organising the women's relay teams.
John Floyd Cup
This person is chosen by the Committee for their commitment and achievements for the club and has been presented to a male member from 2011.
The 2022-23 winner, Dan Day, was presented with his award by last year's winner, Adam Smith. 
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Jane Buckerfield TrophyThis person is chosen by the Committee for their commitment and achievements for the club and has been presented to a female member from 2011.
The 2022-23 winner, Wendy Sargeant, who was presented with her award by Dave Buckerfield. 
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Volunteer of the Year
This trophy, new for 2023, is awarded by the committee to a member who has contributed significantly, volunteering on behalf of the club.
The first recipient of this award was Simon Hudson, for his work supporting events such as the cross country (our team and hosting at Aldridge Airport), the Handicap races and the Aldridge 10k, also for his volunteering for parkrun and the Aldridge Remembrance parade.
The first recipient of this award was Simon Hudson, for his work supporting events such as the cross country (our team and hosting at Aldridge Airport), the Handicap races and the Aldridge 10k, also for his volunteering for parkrun and the Aldridge Remembrance parade.
Grand Prix
The Grand Prix is a set of races where club members can gain points according to their position within the club. More details can be found on the Grand Prix page and the full rules are here.
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2022-23 Ladies' winner: Claire Crook
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2022-23 Men's winner: Michael Morley
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Grand Prix – Age Group and category winners
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2022-23 Women's' winners:
Gemma Archer (V35), Nic Baker (V40), Sarah Bishop (V45), Jo Stephens (V50) and Anne Kelsall (V60) |
2022-23 Men's winners:
Michael Mason (U35), Nicky Jones (V35), Harshad Patel (V40), Nick Benton (V50), Mike Morley (V55), Henry Simpson (V60) and Liam Bradley (V70) |
The pothunter trophies go to the members who have competed in the most races without qualifying for an overall or age category prize. The novice trophy is available to be awarded to a member who has not won an ARC award before but has shown commitment and achievement in the Grand Prix. The latter was not awarded this year but the pothunter trophies were won by Simon Hudson and Jo Yarnall.
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Aldridge 10k
Every year, club members act as stewards and officials for the Aldridge 10k, then we hold our own competition around the 10k and 5k routes the following Tuesday evening.
2023 winners were:
10k: Dan Williams, followed by Lee Harris and Mandeep Chatha, and Karen Kiteley, followed by Rachel Jones and Sue Baker
5k: Chris Sprules, followed by Josh Porter and Leigh Sprules and Dani Warner, followed by Cathryn Jones and Sarah Lyons.
2023 winners were:
10k: Dan Williams, followed by Lee Harris and Mandeep Chatha, and Karen Kiteley, followed by Rachel Jones and Sue Baker
5k: Chris Sprules, followed by Josh Porter and Leigh Sprules and Dani Warner, followed by Cathryn Jones and Sarah Lyons.
Club handicap
Steve Blakemore organised the club handicap races, which were run monthly from April until September. In a change to the rules for 2022-23 awards were presented to the top three points scorers in the final table:
Tying for second place were: Michelle Morgan, Chris Boden and Mark Chapman.
James Nelson was the overall winner.
Tying for second place were: Michelle Morgan, Chris Boden and Mark Chapman.
James Nelson was the overall winner.
Season's Best
Starting in 2018 we award certificates to those who achieved the best results for 5k, 10k, Half Marathon and Marathon for the previous calendar year. The table of club records can be viewed here.
2022 record holders were:
2022 record holders were:
- M 5k: Adam Smith 15:33 (Overall club record)
- M 10k: Adam Smith 32:48 (Overall club record)
- M Half marathon: Adam Smith and Liam Harrold joint winners (74:23)
- M Marathon - Adam Smith 02:39:15
- F 5k Lisa Wakeman 20:10
- F 10k Lisa Wakeman 41:53
- F Half marathon: Lisa Wakeman 91:58
- F Marathon: Lisa Wakeman 03:23:22
Distinction Awards
These awards are made by the club committee, in recognition of noteworthy achievements in running and commitment to the club. 2023-23 winners were:
(pictured):
- Nic Baker for contribution to the club
- Henry Simpson for coaching and supporting the 5k improvement group
- Carl Nicholls for contribution and service to the club
- Colin Nicholls for contribution and service to the club
- Harshad Patel for race improvement and volunteering services
- Adam Smith for running achievements and supporting other members
- Bruce Fanshawe for his running achievements
- Nicky Jones for contribution to the club
- Lizi Chambers for supporting a race entrant in the Aldridge 10k
- Kara Nicholls for contribution and service to the club
- Terry Hastings for his years of service as club treasurer
- Steve Blakemore for organising the Handicap races and long term service to the club
- Shelley Nicholls for contribution and service to the club
- Gemma Archer for contribution to the club
- Lucy Baker for coaching and supporting the 5k improvement group
- Roxy Babla for contribution to the club
- Martin Wall for contribution and service to the club
- Toby Oury for breaking the club marathon record and for service as Acting Chair
- Laurence Hewitt for services to cross country
- Mark Fanning for his incredible triathlon achievements
- Mark O'Rourke for his work maintaining the club records
- Tim Farmer for coaching and supporting the 5k improvement group.
Cross Country
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The men's team consolidated their position in the 2nd division, finishing in 8th place in the 2nd division, with Adam Smith and Bruce Fanshawe coming in 14th and 16th place respectively in the final overall table.
Pictured: Adam Smith, Liam Harrold, Bruce Fanshawe, Luke White, Lee Harris, Laurence Hewitt, Pete Dimbleby and Harshad Patel . The 2022-23 team also included: Simon Hudson (team captain) and Mike Morley 
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The women's team finished 10th in the 2nd Division, and 5th in the Masters' competition, with Karen Kiteley and Helen Beecham, finishing in 12th and 15th place respectively in the individual season's placings in the Masters competition..
Pictured: Jane Quinn, Wendy Sargeant, Abby Wright, Shelley Nicholls, Claire Crook, Gemma Archer, Rachel Jones, Lucy Baker, Sarah Bishop, Jo Yarnall, Nicola James and Anne Kelsall (team captain). The team also included Helen Beecham and Karen Kiteley 
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Best of the Vest
Each year we hold a competition for the best photograph of an ARC vest (or vests) in an unusual situation/location.
The 2022-23 award went to Sue Benzie.
The 2022-23 award went to Sue Benzie.