Presentation Evening 2019
The annual presentation evening is usually held in October. In 2019 it was held on Friday November 8, at Aston Wood Golf Club. Photos from this event can be viewed here.
Photos from previous years’ events are on Photobucket under ‘Presentation Evening’. Historical records of trophy winners can be found here.
Trophy winners for 2018/19 are shown below:
Photos from previous years’ events are on Photobucket under ‘Presentation Evening’. Historical records of trophy winners can be found here.
Trophy winners for 2018/19 are shown below:
Paul Sebastian Cup
This trophy is presented annually to ‘the member of the year’, the person who fellow members feel has contributed the most to the club in the previous year, continuing the traditions upon which the club was founded. The recipient is nominated by club members and voted for at the club’s AGM. The trophy is presented by Laureen Tunstall, Paul's sister, and is announced by the previous year's winner.
2018/19 winner: Freddie Penrose
2018/19 winner: Freddie Penrose
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.
2018/19 winner: Liam Harrold, who was presented with his award by last year's winner, Toby Oury. 
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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 cup is presented by Dave Buckerfield.
2018/19 winner: Lisa Wakeman 
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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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2018/19 Ladies' winner: Karen Kiteley
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2018/19 Men's winner: Liam Harrold
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Grand Prix – Age Group and category winners
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2018/19 Ladies' winners: Lisa Wakeman (U35), Abby Wright (V35), Claire Crook (V40), Katrina Wyke (V45), Lorraine Beesley (V50) and Anne Kelsall (V60)
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2018/19 Men's winners: Adam Smith (U40), Gordon Walker (V40), Kevin Adams (V45), Trevor Harris (V50), Kevin Attwood (V55) and Simon Hudson (V60)
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The pothunter trophy goes to the member who has competed in the most races without qualifying for an overall or age category prize. The novice trophy goes to a member who has not won an ARC award before but has shown commitment and achievement in the Grand Prix.
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Pothunter: Roxy Babla and Steve Hammond
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Novice: Louise Berry and Freddie Penrose
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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. 2018/19 winners were:
10k: Adam Smith and Karen Kiteley
5k: Trevor Harris and Katrina Wyke.
10k: Adam Smith and Karen Kiteley
5k: Trevor Harris and Katrina Wyke.
Club handicap
Ron Reynolds organised the club handicap races, which were run monthly from April until September. Individual race winners for 2018/19 were: Lisa Davies, Liz Holt, Kat Stevenson, Roxy Babla, Karen Murphy and Rebecca Steele.
Kara Nicholls and Lizi Chambers were the final joint winners overall.
Kara Nicholls and Lizi Chambers were the final joint winners overall.
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.
2018 record holders were:
Men: Liam Harrold - 5k (17:25), Adam Smith - 10k (36:28), Dan Williams - HM (01:24:03) and Leigh Ally - Marathon (02:53:49)
Women: Louise Booker - 5k (21:03) and 10k (43:56), Lisa Wakeman - HM (01:40:01) and Lorraine Beesley - Marathon (03:38:40)
2018 record holders were:
Men: Liam Harrold - 5k (17:25), Adam Smith - 10k (36:28), Dan Williams - HM (01:24:03) and Leigh Ally - Marathon (02:53:49)
Women: Louise Booker - 5k (21:03) and 10k (43:56), Lisa Wakeman - HM (01:40:01) and Lorraine Beesley - Marathon (03:38:40)
Distinction Awards
These awards are made by the club committee, in recognition of noteworthy achievements in running and commitment to the club. 2018/19 winners were:
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Cross Country
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The men's team finished in 7th place in the 3rd division.
Pictured: Barry Cheema, Adam Smith, Freddie Penrose, Toby Oury, Les Reeves. Mark O'Rourke, Trevor Harris, Simon Hudson (captain), Lawrence Hewitt, Ian Malsbury, Eamon Lyons, Kevin Adams, Liam Harrold, and Martin Wall. The team also included Leigh Ally, Brett Antill, Kevin Attwood, Nick Dean, Richard Lodge, Dave McHugh, Aaron Neath and Mark Shaw. 
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The ladies' team finished 15th out of 21 clubs in the 2nd Division, and 9th out of 18 Masters' teams.
Pictured: Jane Quinn, Judith Toase, Helen Hirst, Lynda Elmore, Jo Stephens, Lorraine Beesley, Jo Yarnall, Emma Lawton, Angela Oury, Claire O'Brien, Anne Kelsall (captain), Emma Preston, Karen Kiteley, Katrina Wyke, Louise Berry, Laura Malsbury, Abby Wright, Karen Waple, Melissa Emery and Shelley Nicholls. The team also included Helen Beecham and Louise Booker. 
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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 2018/19 award went to Marcus Nye.
The 2018/19 award went to Marcus Nye.
