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The PCCCT Trail Series final race was completed back at Penguin on a revised course of less bush and more gravel which was more accommodating of runners after a long season.  The series attracted  several new runners to the club.  While the competition was fierce many ran to enjoy the change of scenery and to challenge themselves.  The mud pools snatched a few loose fitting shoes, full speed wasn’t always possible and watching your feet led some to take the wrong turns.  At times sure footing wasn’t guaranteed and unfortunately a few runners tumbled. An amusing sidelight was Michael Bates and Dallas van Rooyen’s cool-down,  featuring a fall into a muddy pool, a push and  emerging plastered in mud.

Two of the courses were tough with severe short hills, mud and rough surfaces.  The other courses followed will defined gravel tracks with some short “watch-your-feet” sections.

Competition for fastest female was closely fought with the top three runners separated by 4 points (Rebecca O’Garey first).  In the U23 section Kate Hawley and Maddie Baxter were separated by 3 points, while Keegan Powell was a clear first in the U23 Males.  Keegan has shown much improvement over the season and found the trails to his liking – he finished a respectable third overall in the Open Male section.

The series winner was Mark Saint John who was overall fastest.  Mark also set up three of the courses and the extra warm-up didn’t hinder him as he ran strongly on the tricky surfaces.

The overall consistency leader was Russell Horton.  He was closely challenged by Tim Dowling who broke through with his maiden win in the fourth race of the series  to capture a bundle of points.

Pts after race 4 (100 for first, 99 for second etc):

Fastest Male: Mark Saint-John 383, Greg Smith 377, Keegan Powell 350

Fastest Female: Rebecca O’Garey 397, Judy Ray 395, Michelle D’Monte 393

Fastest MU23: Keegan Powell 391, Andrew Aichberger 290, Thomas Wilson 199.

Fastest FU23: Kate Hawley 300, Maddi Baxter 297, Mollie Powell 100

Consistency (pts same as club consistency): Male – Russell Horton 29, Tim Dowling 26, Mark St John 24; Female – Kate Hawley 24, Judy Ray 22, Rebecca O’Garey 19.

Below are links to the forms for nomination to the committee and for Club Life Membership. The AGM will be held at the clubrooms of Ulverstone Surf Lifesaving Club on December 6 at 7:00pm.

2016 AGM Agenda

Nomination for Committee Form

Nomination for Life Membership Form

A message from our handicapper, Dale Blyth: if you missed getting your entry in today for next Sunday’s King of the Mountains, contact Dale about a late entry – but please be quick. Phone: 0447 061 731.

Some races require entries before the day of the race. The entry forms for those are below so you can download them. They can be handed in to the Club van or sent, with the appropriate entry fee, to:

PCCCT Inc, PO Box 591, Burnie Tas 7320

King of Mts Entry

Ironman Entry

Marathon Entry

Feature Race Entry

Half Marathon Entry

Due the oval being needed for football, the City of Devonport, race 8, this Sunday 1 May, will commence at the Bluff Beach.

Please let members know.

The President, committee and members would like to express their condolences to the family and friends of Jack Becker, who passed away last week. Jack was a stalwart and wonderful supporter of many organisations in Rosebery, his home town, and the West Coast generally. But Jack was also a regular fixture at PCCCT events for many years, completing over 300 runs after travelling each weekend from Rosebery. A quiet gentleman, he was much liked and very respected. Vale Jack.

Save time on Sunday by bringing a completed registration form to the race. Here is the link where you can download it.

2016 Membership Form

Please note: due to the roadworks in Massey Greene Drive, we have had to change the venue for Race 1 on March 13.

This race will now start at West Beach (Burnie Surf Club). It will remain at 5km. Could you please advise fellow runners who may not see this post nor the Facebook post.

Thank you and apologies for any inconvenience.

Rod

The 2016 season is fast approaching with the first race scheduled for Sunday March 13, 5km at West Beach. There will be a race on Launceston 10 day, June 12, so the season will conclude with race 27 on September 11.

There have been some new races added this year. Another innovation is to have 4 trail/off-road runs, equally spaced during the year. This is in response to requests from members who wished for some more variety.

Click on Programme above to see the full list of events.

Rod V 2016

Please note: Merv Saltmarsh has had to resign as handicapper due to other commitments and moving to Hobart. The PCCCT committee appointed Dale Blyth as 2016 handicapper at its meeting on February 8th.

There is now a vacancy for one committee person. This is not a difficult role – attendance at meetings on the second Monday of each month is important. Other tasks can be easily learned, Please consider putting up your hand. Speak to any committee member.

Rod V